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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,275.72, 10,913.58 and 2,890.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,275.72, 10,913.58 and 2,890.92 is: 4,336.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,275.72 : 10,913.58 = 2,890.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,275.72/10,913.58 = 2,890.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,275.72x = 10,913.58 × 2,890.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,275.72x = 31,550,286.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,550,286.69/7,275.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,336.38

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